Originally Posted by Guest

Republicans are, and always have been, superior to Democrats in one way - staying on message and toeing the party line. There is NO ROOM for much in the way of dissent or independent expression with the candidates as they pander to the majority of primary voters. Therefore there will only be minor differences in their stance on important issues while they cut each other down in attack ads and "debates". Primary voters will decide on the basis of which of this flawed lot is most likely to beat the Democrats.